Frijoles Maneados (Beans with Melted Cheese)
Soft, smoky pinto beans stirred with melting cheese and chipotle until stretchy, with warm tortillas for scooping.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.07 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7 min - 2
Tip in the beans, chipotle paste, cumin and salt with 100 ml of the bean liquid. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Mash the beans roughly with a potato masher, leaving some whole, until it looks like a thick, lumpy stew.
- 4
Turn the heat low and stir in the cheeses a handful at a time until melted and stretchy, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side.
- 6
Scatter with coriander and serve hot with the tortillas to scoop up the beans.
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